Introduction to Marketing

The purpose of the workshop is to demystify marketing, to explain the process involved in creating a marketing strategy and to assist in the preparation of a practical, cost effective marketing plan.

The workshops will cover the following topics:

  • Marketing, a Brief Explanation
  • Strategic Positioning
  • Market Segmentation - Understanding What Your Different Customer Groups Need
  • Market Segmentation - Case Studies
  • Brands
  • Differentiation
  • Smart Research in an Age of Information Overload
  • Creating a Marketing Plan
  • Creating an 'Organic' Marketing Strategy
  • The Marketing Mix
  • Strategies for Success - Discussion
  • What Makes Customers Buy from Us?
  • Using Market Intelligence to Keep Ahead
  • Is it working? Measuring Progress and Results
  • Recession or Opportunity - How to Market in a Recession

Full Day Workshop